Walt Albritton Articles

Altar Call | They spit in his face

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In my devotional reading, I was stunned by the testimony of Kyoko Minekawa, a Japanese Christian woman. The child of an evangelist, she attended several schools growing up. Because she was a Christian, she endured the ridicule of...

Altar Call | Therefore, you need not lose heart

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — A friend shared his concern about his dad’s attitude. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his dad has given up. He refuses to go for treatment and to the dismay of his family, he does nothing but sit around the house “waiting to...

Altar Call | How amazing that Jesus forgave Peter

OPINION — Long ago on a dark Thursday night, Jesus walked with his disciples to the garden in the Mount of Olives where he often prayed. Then he went nearby and fell on his knees, praying, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours...

Altar Call | You can still hear them laughing

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — In one of the antique stores my wife loved to visit, Dean found a plaque with these words on it: “If you love somebody enough, you can still hear the laughter after they’re gone.” She paid $3 for it, brought it home and found a place for it...
Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

He died for you OPINION — As a young pastor I was taught, when serving the Sacrament, to say to each recipient, “The body and blood of Jesus.” I did...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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Leaning on Jesus OPINION — In this last chapter of my earthly life, I have moved from struggling with grief to struggling with cancer. It has been a...

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I love you 'Honey' OPINION — Life lessons abound in the common events of life. I learned a good one while refilling the little honey jar I bought...

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The Key to finishing Strong OPINION — I grew up in the church. Mama said I pitched a fit when she left me in the nursery. In church I met many fine...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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The most tragic word in society OPINION — Jesus was preparing his disciples for his departure. He washed the feet of his disciples as an example of...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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Suddenly Jesus! OPINION — On the day God raised Jesus from the dead, two disciples of Jesus were walking on the road to Emmaus, about seven miles...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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Like a stranger in the night OPINION — I have an idea that one day God grew weary of the scornful attitude some of his sophisticated children had...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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When you don't know what to do OPINION — We were in our bed. My wife was crying. The excruciating pain of a herniated disc in her back was more than...

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Alter Call | Sept. 12, 2024

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Seven things that will never change OPINION — Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly worth over 200 billion dollars. He credits his...

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